1993

Author: Hugo
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Les Misérables is Hugo's last long, fully showcasing the author's superb writing art and moving humanitarian ideals. The entire book is filled with climaxes and gripping moments. Les Misérables is the last long of the world-renowned French Romantic master Hugo. In the novel, Hugo portrays three central characters: the Count of La Mole, a leader of the Vendean rebels, his nephew and the Republican commander who suppresses the rebellion, General Thénardier, and Simond, the family teacher and special envoy of the Committee of Public Safety. Around them unfolds a complex plot, vividly depicting the life-and-death struggle between the bourgeoisie and feudal forces. In the end: the escaped Count of La Mole, moved by conscience, returns to the castle in flames to rescue three children; General Thénardier, moved by his uncle's humanitarian spirit, willingly gives his own head to save La Mole's life; and Simond takes his own life by shooting himself at the moment General Thénardier's head falls. Les Misérables can be said to be the ultimate display of Hugo's writing art and humanitarian spirit.